Authentic Guadalupe Devotional Art, Handmade in Mexico

This handmade wall plaque features Our Lady of Guadalupe — the patroness of Mexico and the Americas — surrounded by real flowers grown, dried, and arranged by hand in central Mexico. A pewter crest of the Holy Spirit, shown as descending doves, crowns the arched shrine. The result is a complete Marian and Pentecostal devotional piece in a single small-format wall hanging.

This plaque comes from our exclusive partnership with a third-generation artisan workshop in Mexico City. The same workshop also supplies pieces to the gift shops at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe — the most-visited Catholic pilgrimage site in the world — so the plaque you receive is the same one available to pilgrims who visit the Basilica in person.

What Makes This Guadalupe Plaque Different

Real pressed flowers, not printed images

Our artisans grow marigolds, statice, gypsophila, and seasonal wildflowers, then hand-dry and seal each petal under clear resin. Because flowers are placed one at a time, no two plaques are identical.

Heavy lead-free pewter construction

Hand-finished and polished pewter, sturdier than the stamped metal used in mass-market devotional items. Lead-free and safe for handling.

Dual devotional imagery

Our Lady of Guadalupe appears in the lower arch, with the Holy Spirit doves (Espíritu Santo) in the upper crest. Suitable for Pentecost, Confirmation, and Marian devotions in a single piece.

Handmade in Mexico City by fairly paid artisans

Produced in small batches by a third-generation artisan workshop in Mexico City. Artisans are paid a fair living wage, with verified working conditions and zero tolerance for child or forced labor.

Specifications

• Overall dimensions: 3.1" wide × 3.9" tall (7.9 cm × 9.9 cm)
• Materials: Lead-free pewter, natural pressed flowers, clear resin seal
• Origin: Handmade in Mexico City
• Hanging hardware: Built-in loop at top, ready to hang
• Weight: Approximately 2.5 oz
• Care: Keep away from direct sunlight and temperatures above 90°F (32°C) to preserve flower color and resin clarity

Who This Plaque Is For

This piece works well as a Confirmation gift for godchildren, a Baptism gift for new parents and godparents, a Quinceañera keepsake honoring the religious tradition, a housewarming present for a Catholic family, or an addition to a home altar (altarcito) for daily devotion.

Its compact size — under 4 inches tall — makes it appropriate for nightstands, entryways, car visors with a hook, prayer corners, and dorm rooms where larger devotional art won't fit.

The Guadalupe Gifts Promise

Every item we sell is authenticated at the source. Our pieces come directly from artisans we have personally visited and contracted with in Mexico City. We guarantee authentic origin, no mass-produced imports labeled as artisan work, fair wages for artisans above the regional minimum for skilled craft work, safe working conditions, and 2-day shipping on all U.S. orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this plaque be blessed?

Yes. Like all sacramentals, this plaque can be blessed by any Catholic priest or deacon after you receive it. Most parishes will bless devotional items after Mass at no cost — bring it with you and ask. The Book of Blessings includes a specific blessing for images of the Blessed Virgin Mary that your priest can use. The plaque ships unblessed, as Church teaching requires that sacramentals not be sold in a blessed state.

Will my plaque look exactly like the photo?

The Guadalupe image and pewter frame are consistent across all pieces. The arrangement, color, and variety of pressed flowers will vary because each plaque is unique — the flowers are placed individually by hand.

How long do the pressed flowers last?

When kept away from direct sunlight and high heat, the resin-sealed flowers retain their color for 15+ years. We have customers with pieces purchased in the early 2000s that still look new.

Can I hang this outdoors?

We don't recommend it. The resin can yellow with prolonged UV exposure, and changes in humidity can affect the seal over time. Indoor use only.

Is this the same plaque sold at the Basilica in Mexico City?

Yes. This exact piece is produced by the same artisan workshop in Mexico City that supplies the gift shops at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.